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Cilantro Lime Quinoa

Light, zesty quinoa cooked in vegetable broth and tossed with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 cupsvegetable broth
  • 1 cupquinoarinsed and drained
  • 1 clovegarlicminced
  • 2 tablespoonsfresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cupchopped cilantro
  • Salt and pepperto taste

Instructions

Instructions

  • In a large pot, combine 2cupsvegetable broth and 1cupquinoarinsed and drained.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  • Once boiling, cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the broth is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
  • Stir in 1clovegarlicminced, 2tablespoonsfresh lime juice, and 1/3cupchopped cilantro until evenly combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Fork